A-ISOMETER

Quality System Certified

IR475LY...
k
MONITOR

ISO 9001

Insulation Monitoring Device for IT AC Distribution Systems with galvanically connected DC Circuits and for IT DC Systems (Isolated Power) Product description

The A-ISOMETER IR475LY... monitors the insulation resistance of IT systems (isolated power) up to AC 690 V or DC 400 V. The device can be used universally in AC, DC and AC/DC systems. The A-ISOMETER is particularly suited for DC and AC systems with galvanically connected DC circuits. DC components or capacitances against earth (e.g. EMC) up to 20 F do not influence the measuring result. The AMP measuring method guarantees reliable insulation monitoring of AC/DC systems as well as pure AC or DC systems.

A1
A-ISOMETER IR 475

A2

60 40

L1 AK L2
20 10 8 6 4 2
ALARM K K2 K1 K2
AL / Sys AL 1 / 2 AL 2 / 1 - / Res

11

12 14
K1

k
MONITOR

k
x1 x10

ALARM 1

ALARM 2

TEST RESET

ALARM ON

2 + ~ -

10 10
K2

50

Function
Within the A-ISOMETER a pulsating AC measuring voltage is generated. The positive pole is connected to the system to be monitored via the terminals L1/L2. The negative pole is connected to earth via an electronic circuitry and the terminals /KE. The connections are monitored continuously. If one of these connections is interrupted, the alarm LEDs flash and the alarm relays switch. The measuring pulse consists of positive and negative pulses of the same amplitude. The pulse duration depends on the respective leakage capacitances and insulation resistance of the system to be monitored. The measuring circuit is closed via ohmic insulation faults. When the insulation value falls below the pre-set response value, the alarm LEDs "ALARM" illuminate and the alarm relays switch. The alarm LEDs "ALARM 2" indicate either "AC earth fault" or "DC earth fault". Insulation faults in DC circuits which are directly connected to the AC system are only monitored when the rectifiers carry a load of at least 5 to 10 mA. If the fault indication is to be stored, the terminals R1/R2 have to be bridged by an external reset button (NC contact) or the DIP switch has to be set to <Res>. The fault memory can be reset by pressing the frontmounted <TEST/RESET> button for a short time or by using an external reset button, provided that the insulation resistance is at least 25% above the pre-set response value. The correct function of the measuring circuit, the alarm LEDs and the alarm relays can be checked by using the test button. The alarm relay 21-22-24 can optionally be used for fault alarm or system /KE, fault alarm (interruption of the connecting leads L1/L2 resp. failure of the electronic measuring circuit). Both alarm relays can indicate both Alarm 1 as well as Alarm 2. The response range can be selected by using the DIP switch x1 (2...10 k, 10...50 k) or x10 (20...100 k, 100...500 k). Scaling of the LED bar graph k indicator is also related to the pre-set multiplier, e.g. x1 (4 = 4 k), x10 (4 = 40 k).

KE M+ M- T

R1 R2

21

22 24

Insulation monitoring of IT AC, DC and AC/DC systems (isolated power) up to AC 690 V or DC 400 V Nominal voltage expandable via coupling devices Connection monitoring Alarm or system fault alarm, selectable AMP measuring method (patent pending) automatic adaptation to the system continuously adjustable response values 2...50 k resp. 20...500 k Power On LED, alarm LED, LED bar graph k indicator Test and reset button 2 alarm relays with one change-over contact each N/O or N/C operation, selectable Fault memory, selectable transparent dust cover for ingress protection protective separation between circuits according to DIN VDE 0106 T 101

Dimension diagram
70
44 31 5

Mounting onto support rail acc. to DIN EN 50 022 99

45

91 4,3 for screw mounting

53

65

73

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Technical Data IR475LY-...

Insulation coordination acc. to IEC 664-1 Rated insulation voltage Rated impulse withstand voltage / contamination level Voltage test acc. to IEC 255 Network being monitored Rated mains voltage UN Operating range UN Supply voltage Supply voltage US Max. power consumption Response value Response value RALARM1 Response value RALARM2 Response time (RE=0,5 x RALARM, CE=1F) Range 6 ... 500 k Range 2 ... 6 k System leakage capacitance Measuring circuit Measuring voltage UM (peak value) Measuring current IM Internal DC resistance RI Impedance Z at 50 Hz Max. admissible stray DC voltage Outputs Measuring instrument SKMP* Current output Max. load AC 630 V 6 kV/3 3.75 kV

* Explanation: RE = insulation resistance between system and earth (total resistance) CE = leakage capacitance between system and earth (total leakage capacitance) SKMP = meter scale centre point

Important information:
DC 0...400 V or AC 15...400 Hz, 0...690 V 0 ... 1.2 x UN AC or DC (see ordering details or nameplate) 3.5 VA x1 / x10 . 2 ... 10 / 20 ... 100 k 10 ... 50 / 100 ... 500 k < 8...12 sek. < 8...35 sek. max. 50 F 20 V 100 A 200 k 180 k DC 800 V 120 k 0 ... 400 A 25 k

The IR475LY-... is suited for both single- and three-phase AC as well as DC systems. As indicated in the wiring diagram, there are several ways of connection. From the metrological point of view, it is irrelevant whether the connections L1 and L2 are connected to one or two different system conductors or to the N-conductor. L1 and L2 have to be led separately. Consider the maximum rated voltage when connecting the device. The terminals KE and have also to be led separately ! A response error of max. +/- 1 k is possible within the setting range 2 ... 6 k.

Operation in combination with coupling devices:

The A-ISOMETER can be used in combination with the coupling devices AGH204S (up to AC 1.5 kV) and AGH520S (up to AC 6 kV) only within the range of 20 ... 500 k. For this purpose, the range selector has to be set to x10 ! Connection monitoring is not possible when using the device with coupling devices ! Therefore the connections L1 and L2 have to be bridged.

Standards
The A-ISOMETER IR475LY... complies with the standards DIN 57 413 T8/VDE0413 T8/02.84 (Isolationsberwachungsgerte fr Wechselspannungsnetze mit galvanisch verbundenen Gleichstromkreisen und fr Gleichspannungsnetze), Draft of IEC 1557-8 (Insulation monitoring devices for IT systems ); 1996, prEN 50197-8:1994 ( Isolationsberwachungsgerte fr IT-Wechselspannungsnetze, fr IT-Wechselspannungsnetze mit galvanisch verbundenen Gleichstromkreisen und fr IT-Gleichspannungsnetze), Draft of ASTM F-25.10.11 (Standard Specification for Electrical Insulation Monitors for Monitoring Ground Resistance in Ungrounded Active AC Electrical Systems Having Large DC Components or DC Electrical Systems).

Contact circuit Switching components 2 x 1 change-over contacts Safety separation of circuits acc. to DIN VDE 0106 T 101: (max. rated insulation voltage acc. to IEC 664-1) 320 V Contact circuits / UN Contact circuits / US 630 V US / U N 320 V Set of contacts / set of contacts 250 V Contact class IIB acc. DIN IEC 255 part 0-20 Rated contact voltage AC 250 V/DC 300 V Admissible number of operations 12000 cycles Limited making capacity UC 5 A Limited breaking capacity AC 230 V, cos phi = 0.4 AC 2 A DC 220 V, L/R = 0.04 s DC 0.2 A Operating principle N/O or N/C operation Adjustment by factory N/O operation Type tests Test of the Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMV): Immunity against electromagnetic interferences acc. EN 50082-2 Emissions acc. to EN 50081: Emissions acc. to EN 55011/CISPR11 class B1) Mechancal tests: Shock resistance acc. to IEC 68-2-27 15 g/11 ms Bumping acc. to IEC 68-2-29 40 g/6 ms Vibration strength acc. to IEC 68-2-6 10 ... 150 Hz/0,15 mm - 2 g Environmental conditions Ambient temperature, during operation Storage temperature range Climatic class acc. to IEC 721 General data Operation class Type of connection Wire cross section single wire fine braid Rapid mounting Protection class EN 60529 Internal components/Terminals Type of casing Flammability class Weight approx. -10C ... +55C -40C ... +70C 3K5, except condensation and formation of ice permanent operation screw terminals 0.2 ... 4 mm2 0.2 ... 2.5 mm2 (AWG 24 - 12) Rail acc. DIN EN 50 022

Ordering details
Type IR475LY-4 1) IR475LY-411 1) IR475LY-412 1) IR475LY-413
1)

Supply voltage US AC 230 V AC 24 V AC 42 V AC 90 ... 132 V* AC 400 V AC 500 V AC 690 V DC 9,6 ... 84 V* DC 77 ... 286 V*

Art. No. 91 068 038 91 068 039 91 068 040 91 068 041 91 068 042 91 068 047 91 068 043 91 068 037 91 068 044

IR475LY-415 1) IR475LY-416
1)

IR475LY-417 1) IR475LY-421
2)

IR475LY-423 2)

Other supply voltages on request *Operating range of the supply voltage

1)

Class B devices are suitable for household and industrial use. Class A devices are designed for industrial use. For any other use, it may be necessary to take additional measures for interference suppression.

IP 30 / IP 20 X470 UL94V-0 430 g

2)

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Wiring diagram

US
see nameplate -/~ +/~ fuse 6 A external reset button or wire jumper for fault memory external test button

UN

3 N AC system L1 L2 L3 N PE

UN

3 AC system L1 L2 L3

PE

A1

A2

R1

R2

L1 potentiometer for the adjustment of the response value RALARM2

L2

KE

L1

L2

KE

potentiometer for the adjustment of the response value RALARM1

UN

DC system

L+ LPE

UN

AC system

L1 L2 PE

k-LED bar graph indicator

A1 A2
60 40

L1 AK L2
20 10 8 6 4 2
ALARM K K2 K1 K2
AL / Sys AL 1 / 2 AL 2 / 1 - / Res

11

12 14
K1

Power-on-LED
combined test and reset button short-time pressing (<1s) = Reset long-time pressing (>2s) = Test

A-ISOMETER IR 475

k
MONITOR

L1

L2

KE

L1

L2

KE

k
x1 x10

ALARM 1

ALARM 2

TEST RESET

ALARM ON

11
50

21

2 + ~ -

10 10
K2

L1 L2
14 12

KE M+ M- T

R1 R2

21

22 24

ALARM-LEDs illuminate when the insulation resistance falls below the pre-set response value and flash in case of interruption of the connecting leads /KE or L1/L2

K2 (21-22-24) switches in case of system fault indications K1 (11-12-14) switches in case of ALARM2 K2 (21-22-24) switches in case of ALARM1

ALARM relay RALARM2

24 22 ALARM relay RALARM1

N/O operation (pre-set by factory) N/C operation

AC >690 V with coupling devices AGH520S 0...6000 V

2
Achtung Hochspannung Danger High Voltage

operating principle of the alarm relay N/O operation

with fault memory setting range RALARM and k LED indication x1 kOhm

external k meter
5 4

Ankopplungsgert Typ AGH520S

k
50 100 200 30 10

N/C operation

-1,5

Safety instructions
Only one insulation monitoring device may be used in each interconnected system. In any case, there must be a connection between L1/L2 for connection monitoring (e.g. via the winding of the isolating transformer). Connection monitoring is essential to guarantee the safety measure. This function remains deactivated when L1/L2 or KE/ are bridged.
In order to check the proper connection of the device, it is recommended to carry out a functional test using a genuine earth fault, e.g. via a suitable resistance, before using the AISOMETER. When insulation or voltage tests are to be carried out, the device must be isolated from the system for the test period.
Attention

For checking the connection of the measuring circuit to the system to be monitorted, the A-ISOMETER is equipped with connection monitoring. The following fault indications are possible: Fault indications alarm-LEDs 1 Alarm 2 +(~) x x x x x x
o o

Alarm2 AC faults Alarm2 DC faults L+ Alarm2 DC faults LAlarm1 AC faults Alarm1 DC faults L+ Alarm1 DC faults LInterruption or L1/L2
/E

Please check for correct system voltage ! Electrical equipment shall only be installed by a skilled person in consideration of the current safety regulations. For short-circuit protection, the connection to the supply voltage has to be equipped with a protective device according to IEC 364-4-473 (a fuse of 6A is recommended).

Systemfault (DIP2 to Sys) o = flashing x = continuous indication

If one of these indications occurs, the connections have to be checked by a skilled person immediately.
Warning

Warning

Short-circuit protection for network coupling and connection monitoring according to IEC 364-4-473 is not necessary when the wiring has been installed short-circuit and earth-fault proof; i.e. that the risk of a short-circuit is reduced to the absolute minimum.

05.2002

x10 kOhm without fault memory ALARM2 ALARM1 ALARM indications

500
1000

L1

L2

AK

M+

M-

alarm relays 11-12-14 21-22-24 x x x x x x

x

x x

x x
o

x x x
x x

Right to modifications reserved

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